Crypt

Explore the crypt

Enter through the crypt door and be transported back to how it may have looked in 1910. Packed with crates,
barrels and produce the crypt would have been where deliveries were made.

Consider how cold it would have been for the servants who had to work down here and listen to the scullery maids' gossip above, as their voices waft down the slop shoot from years gone by.

The ghost room

Next visit the ghost room, if you dare. Heed the warning of 'by all means explore, but do explore with care' given
to you as you enter. See if you can catch a glimpse of a ghost lurking in the ghost cellar or use the special torch
to unearth the castle's ghostly hot spots. If you're brave enough, take a seat and listen to the ghostly tales of the
extraordinary ordinary told by volunteers, staff and members of the Luttrell family. Also take this chance to view
our ghostly photographs on display.

Our archive

If ghostly photographs are a little too spooky for you, visit the archive room to learn more about the history of the
castle and see some of the old photos from our archive. Uncover how the castle has changed over time and the role
that the Luttrell family has played in these changes.

See our bats

If you're batty about bats or just want to learn more about these remarkable little mammals then head to the bat
room with its live video link to the lesser horseshoe roost in a turret of Tenants' Hall. You can watch the bats on
screen as they scratch, preen and flap around.

Got a photo or story to share?

Have you had a ghostly experience at Dunster or taken a photo that just can not be explained? If you want to share it with us we would love to hear from you. Email us or write a letter and send it to Dunster Castle, Dunster, Somerset, TA24 6SL.

Big builds at Dunster Castle

Discover the impact of major building works at Dunster since the Victorian period. Learn about the castle's change from fortress to family home and how solar panels help with the castles modern energy needs.

Sporting life

Sports played a large role on country estates such as Dunster. The Luttrell's enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing polo. The polo lawns at Dunster have seen many famous faces from Winston Churchill to Indian Maharajas.

Servants: a life below stairs

See the work spaces that were occupied by the servants and the state of the art devices which were installed in them. Also learn about how the servants used their little leisure time and the spaces in which they resided.